Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
843km524mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track-
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 3006.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
843 km
524 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
843 km
524 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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